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#3300 of 3,778 schools in FL

Charles R Drew K-8 Center

Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL

A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1775 NW 60TH ST, Miami, FL 33142

  • Math 34% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Charles R Drew K-8 Center score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Charles R Drew K-8 Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,900

Median home value

$298,000

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amc AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.1 mi23Compare →
Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.4 mi300Compare →
Hosanna Learning CenterPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–50.5 mi55Compare →
Orchard Villa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.5 mi319Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Miami-dade

Schools in district
536
Rank in district
#460 of 497
District spending per student
$13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles R Drew K-8 Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles R Drew K-8 Center

Charles R Drew K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,300 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles R Drew K-8 Center

What grades does Charles R Drew K-8 Center serve?

Charles R Drew K-8 Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Charles R Drew K-8 Center?

Charles R Drew K-8 Center has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew K-8 Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew K-8 Center is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles R Drew K-8 Center rank in FL?

Charles R Drew K-8 Center ranks #3,300 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Charles R Drew K-8 Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles R Drew K-8 Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Charles R Drew K-8 Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles R Drew K-8 Center has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Charles R Drew K-8 Center a charter school?

No, Charles R Drew K-8 Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles R Drew K-8 Center a Title I school?

No, Charles R Drew K-8 Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles R Drew K-8 Center?

80.1% of students at Charles R Drew K-8 Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 33142)
56,437
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33142; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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